Bookkeeper
Jackson County Public Schools • Sylva, North Carolina • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Bookkeeper/Student Data Manager
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Non-Exempt, 12-Month Position; Full-Time 40hr/wk
SALARY: Salary Scale 6-10 Based on Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate required; associates degree in accounting/business administration; or 5 years of accounting experience involving a large variety of complex duties preferred; high level of computer proficiency required; ability to work with confidentiality; good communication skills; working knowledge of accounting techniques and procedures; ability to interpret, analyze and report information; dependable; with good job attendance record with previous employers.
DUTIES:
Bookkeeper
-Accurately maintains a large, multi-fund bookkeeping system using an online accounting program
-verifies and receipts collections of money from school personnel and school events
-creates daily deposits, issues local requisitions for school funds
-verifies invoices for payment
-maintains receipts of items
-enters accounting transactions into the system
-generates monthly reports including cash flow statements, balance statements, and income/expenditure statements for each fund
-accurately maintains payroll records and completes monthly payroll reports
-other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent.
Student Data Manager- Daily maintenance of the student information database (NCSIS) and physical records to including all aspects of student records (attendance, grades, demographics, class schedules, test scores, immunizations, enrolments, withdrawals etc.); prepares correspondence to parents to advise them of excessive absences according to established policies; facilitates transfer of student records between schools; maintains information for Uniform Education Reporting System (UERS) reporting areas; prepares customized reports for local and state needs; when needed will receive telephone calls and greets visitors; other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent.
BENEFITS: Benefits Available
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
**The Jackson County School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any
person in hiring, tenure, or promotion on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or handicaps
in any of its education or employment programs or activities. Assignments are made in accordance with the
needs of the school system and are subject to change.**